Slow Violence
Synopsis
177 km east of Brussels, near Cologne lays the Hambach Forest. Estimated to be 12,000 years old and a regional beacon of biodiversity, only 10% of this natural treasure remains today. The rest has been cleared, to make room for the Hambach surface mine—the largest of its kind in Europe. Operated by the multinational energy giant RWE and covering an area of 50 square kilometres, the Hambach surface mine exploits a massive lignite deposit, the dirtiest coal variant. Everyday, it emits around 270,000 tons of CO₂, making it the largest single source of greenhouse gases in Europe. As it stands, extraction is set to continue for another 18 years, erasing the Hambach Forest entirely and several villages in the process.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joanie Lemercier
- Original Title
- Slow Violence
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joanie Lemercier
Department Leadership Roster
Joanie Lemercier
Director
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What is Slow Violence about?
177 km east of Brussels, near Cologne lays the Hambach Forest. Estimated to be 12,000 years old and a regional beacon of biodiversity, only 10% of this natural treasure remains today. The rest has been cleared, to make room for the Hambach surface mine—the largest of its kind in Europe. Operated by the multinational energy giant RWE and covering an area of 50 square kilometres, the Hambach surface mine exploits a massive lignite deposit, the dirtiest coal variant. Everyday, it emits around 270,000 tons of CO₂, making it the largest single source of greenhouse gases in Europe. As it stands, extraction is set to continue for another 18 years, erasing the Hambach Forest entirely and several villages in the process.
Who directed Slow Violence?
Slow Violence was directed by Joanie Lemercier.
Who stars in Slow Violence?
The principal cast of Slow Violence includes Not specified.
When was Slow Violence released and how long is it?
Slow Violence was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 10m.